Month: November 2014

Emma Watson’s speech on gender equality was a message that was close to my heart and one that is the every essence of what the YPWA represents. She talked about Feminism being a dirty word – ‘synonymous with man hating’, something I related to. When I first started YPWA it was to build a community …

At this year’s Chief Executive Women Annual dinner, new CEO of Coca-Cola Amatil Alison Watkins shared some insights of her journey to the top. One of the early pieces of advice that she shared and is consistent with many senior female executives was ‘don’t hide your light’. Messages supporting women to take ownership of their …

I have lost count of how many times I wish I had a pill that if taken daily would magically transform the self-confidence of young women often paralyzed by this aspect of their self concept and belief. If only it was that simple! Well I don’t have the magic pill but I do think that …